Cara story

Cara is living now in Switzerland, thanks to our friend, Lolita and thanks to Mady and Alain Morisod who adopted her!

This is Cara story from Romania

She always turns more to the left to look straight into your eyes.

It is just her way to keep a closer eye on you, just in case, until she figures out if you are a good person or not. And the saying “keep an eye on you” is describing the reality in Cara’s case, as she has only one eye.

Her story is sad, really terrible and describes this World in which we all are trying to survive every day, without getting “wounded” too many times.

Cara learn what really means to be a mom the moment she felt her babies inside her belly, or when she was searching and searching for the best hidden where to give birth, away from people or other dogs’ possible attacks. She felt what means to be a mom when she smelt and kissed her two babies for the first time, the joy of seeing them happy and relaxed sleeping under her protective body, the mixed feelings of pride, happiness and worries she felt when they started to walk and move away from her, every day a bit more, exploring.

It didn’t passed long until Cara experienced two of the most painful moments of her life. As a stray life is nor easy nor safe. One time, she went hunting very early in the morning, to be back “home” in time before the puppies start crying to be fed. Hunting is not easy job, especially when she has to do things in hurry but being careful to watch her back.

While dogs are tamed animals, fed by people for centuries, strays and semi wild dogs must hunt to survive. At the edge of the roads, you will see dogs eating dead corps or chasing smaller wild animals. On industrial sites, you can see strays eating almost everything, including plastic bags from trash which used to contain workers’ meal. I have seen a dog eating the leather side of a used shoe thrown in the bin.

The luckiest strays are the ones roaming in towns or larger villages, where the trash collected contains a “variety” of rests of meals which instantly become a source food for them.

Cara has hidden her puppies in some bushes, in the vicinity of a train rail which connects the main train station with the steel plant station. Returning to the spot, after some delay, her heart was beating faster. It wasn’t only because of the effort, or because she was too weak to run like she used to – she start feeling an increasing worry which turned into panic when she couldn’t smell, feel, and see her babies. She arrived right to the spot where her babies were sleeping peacefully a few hours ago. They were gone. She starts moving in circles, larger every time. When she sniffed something familiar, went closer and her eyes went in tears: her babies were lying drawn in a plastic bag, now opened.

Probably they tried to escape from the bag until the last moment. But they were too small and too inexperienced to succeed. Cara felt the pain that every mother would feel. It was the hardest pain she ever felt in her life: emptiness, sadness and rage against those who killed her babies, the humans.

For a moment, she wanted to go back to the hidden spot. She realized there is no reason to go there anymore. Her puppies already paid the price. She looked at them one more time and with their smell still fresh in the nose, she started to search for the human who did that …If people call this “revenge”, she doesn’t care. Animals Kingdom is different and its rules are different.

She was sniffing, climbing, running on the field which grew as far as she could see. The only image she could see was her innocent babies dead. With the paws hurt in the metallic wastes, she keep on running, more afraid that the scent traces will vanish.

Hearing a whizzing behind, she turned quickly, surprised. Immediately she felt like sand in her right eye. Than something on her cheek. She tried to keep running and only than, she realized she can’t see straight. Everything happened in a few seconds. Only when she stopped, she felt a pain in the right eye that increased. Soon, it became excruciating, but different kind of pain comparing with the one she felt in the morning, seeing her puppies killed.

She stopped to yell in her own language and to cry with the remained eye, louder – from her wounded heart. This is how our rescue team found Cara few days later. The workers from the industrial site phoned us about a dog that cried day and night, probably being wounded.

While strays primary instincts are to hide, if wounded, to avoid confrontations, to protect themselves from being exposed – Cara simply gave up living that day.

It happened for us, also, sometimes – to want to give up, even for a short while. It’s humane feeling. Dogs have humane feelings, too.

Cara never found the person/s that killed her innocents’ babies. There are thousands of puppies killed in Romania: being poisoned, drawn in water, etc Some are dying of diseases which could be so easily prevent with a simple vaccine. Many of the surviving puppies are frightened of people, scared to be sociable, vulnerable. The price of an annual vaccine is almost 5 EUR.

Cara will never have puppies again. Thanks to our compassionate supporters, we sterilized her. It cost only 20 EUR .Her lost puppies were the last one to pay the price for humans’ indifference, ignorance and barbaric behavior.

Cara lost eye remained a scar that heals every day more. She will remain from now on disabled physically, visible. Still, she can handle perfectly so in case you don’t search for the perfect looking dog – she is a good candidate for adoption, being sensible and grateful. In a way, she looks perfect – the beauty stays in the way you look at her.

Cara story moves anyone that still has a soul to care, to be compassionate and feel empathy for such tragedies that often happens under our eyes. Tragedies created by members of our own specie.

After meeting the “human specie”, Cara emotional scars remained. By far, those are the most difficult to treat, to anticipate and to handle, day after day.

There will be days in Cara’s life, when she will not be happy, smiling even if she is now away from dangers and treated with respect and gentleness. Maybe thanks to you, she will have a home. There will be moments when she will hear or smell others puppies and her remained eye will cry her heart’ sadness. She can’t speak to tell to everyone her story, but are we strong enough to listen stories like her’s day after day, on and on ….and turn blind and deaf?

I was nervous when Cara met a stranger at the shelter for the first time after her tragedy. She proof to be just the dog that turns more to the left to keep an eye on you. This is how she can judge better if you are a good person or not. For a dog, the sight is precious for survival. Cara turns to you to see your good side. Like her, I am convinced most of us have hidden a drop of humanity, like a treasure – under the shield that protects us from suffering or showing off our weakness.

Together, I know we can save each dog at a time…

Buy a forest hectare

Buying just one ha of land, you didn’t just purchase a piece of wood …or a piece of forest. You saved countless species of wildlifeand in the same time, you participated to the largest and most se...

Buying just one ha of land, you didn’t just purchase a piece of wood …or a piece of forest. You saved countless species of wildlifeand in the same time, you participated to the largest and most serious operation of saving the virgin forests’ future in Europe!https://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/forestcert.png

Insulated Indoor Kit (75.00 EUR)

Send this e-card: “Your Gift is an INSULATED INDOOR KIT to help build a safe, insulated, and extreme-weather resistant indoor complex for ROLDA's PawzUp Animal Center to en...

Send this e-card: “Your Gift is an INSULATED INDOOR KIT to help build a safe, insulated, and extreme-weather resistant indoor complex for ROLDA's PawzUp Animal Center to ensure the health and safety of our animals, and everyone who enters the PawzUp Animal Center."

Just an example: ROLDA has the opportunity to build a new animal rescue center from scratch (thanks to the help of our loyal and wonderful supporters who have stood by us for so many years, of course) and we're not about to let their donations go to waste by doing things wrong from the start. No, we will build a PawzUp Center where everyone will feel safe because we made sure it was built that way!

On behalf of all the dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, and other animals we've rescued, and on behalf of those animals who remain homeless and continue to endure abuse, our entire ROLDA Team says THANK YOU:
"As soon as the PawzUp Animal Center opens, over 2,000 animals will receive help every day until they move out to their forever home to be with their new family. Together, we are helping Romanian citizens to get directly involved in solving the stray overpopulation problem in responsible, efficient, and humane manner. Today, thousands of beautiful, healthy, and sociable dogs are currently living in overcrowded public shelters, and are waiting for a chance to be adopted by a Romanian family, before it's too late."

About PawzUp for Life
ROLDA's PawzUp for Life shopping area is an innovative way to fundraise for our PawzUp Animal Center, one of the most complete, efficient, and innovative animal centers in Eastern Europe which will contain a sanctuary for dogs; a sanctuary for cats; a sanctuary for horses and donkeys; a charitable veterinary clinic; and adoption center; and lots of playing grounds.https://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/indoorkit.png

Waterproof/Fireproof Roof Panel (40.00 EUR)

Send this e-card: “Your Gift is a WATERPROOF/FIREPROOF ROOF PANEL to help build a safe, extreme-weather resistant roof for ROLDA's PawzUp Animal Center to ensure the health...

Send this e-card: “Your Gift is a WATERPROOF/FIREPROOF ROOF PANEL to help build a safe, extreme-weather resistant roof for ROLDA's PawzUp Animal Center to ensure the health and safety of our animals, and everyone who enters the PawzUp Animal Center."

Just an example: ROLDA has the opportunity to build a new animal rescue center from scratch (thanks to the help of our loyal and wonderful supporters who have stood by us for so many years, of course) and we're not about to let their donations go to waste by doing things wrong from the start. No, we will build a PawzUp Animal Center where everyone will feel safe because we made sure it was built that way!

On behalf of all the dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, and other animals we've rescued, and on behalf of those animals who remain homeless and continue to endure abuse, our entire ROLDA Team says THANK YOU:
"As soon as the PawzUp Animal Center opens, over 2,000 animals will receive help every day until they move out to their forever home to be with their new family. Together, we are helping Romanian citizens to get directly involved in solving the stray overpopulation problem in responsible, efficient, and humane manner. Today, thousands of beautiful, healthy, and sociable dogs are currently living in overcrowded public shelters, and are waiting for a chance to be adopted by a Romanian family, before it's too late."

About PawzUp for Life
ROLDA's PawzUp for Life shopping area is an innovative way to fundraise for our PawzUp Animal Center, one of the most complete, efficient, and innovative animal centers in Eastern Europe which will contain a sanctuary for dogs; a sanctuary for cats; a sanctuary for horses and donkeys; a charitable veterinary clinic; and adoption center; and lots of playing grounds.https://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/roofpanel.png

Waterproof/Fireproof Wall Panel (50.00 EUR)

Send this e-card: “Your Gift is a WATERPROOF/FIREPROOF WALL PANEL to help build safe, maximum protection walls for ROLDA's PawzUp Animal Center to ensure the health and saf...

Send this e-card: “Your Gift is a WATERPROOF/FIREPROOF WALL PANEL to help build safe, maximum protection walls for ROLDA's PawzUp Animal Center to ensure the health and safety of our animals, and everyone who enters the PawzUp Animal Center."

Just an example: ROLDA has the opportunity to build a new animal rescue center from scratch (thanks to the help of our loyal and wonderful supporters who have stood by us for so many years, of course) and we're not about to let their donations go to waste by doing things wrong from the start. No, we will build a PawzUp Animal Center where everyone will feel safe because we made sure it was built that way!

On behalf of all the dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, and other animals we've rescued, and on behalf of those animals who remain homeless and continue to endure abuse, our entire ROLDA Team says THANK YOU:
"As soon as the PawzUp Animal Center opens, over 2,000 animals will receive help every day until they move out to their forever home to be with their new family. Together, we are helping Romanian citizens to get directly involved in solving the stray overpopulation problem in responsible, efficient, and humane manner. Today, thousands of beautiful, healthy, and sociable dogs are currently living in overcrowded public shelters, and are waiting for a chance to be adopted by a Romanian family, before it's too late."

About PawzUp for Life
ROLDA's PawzUp for Life shopping area is an innovative way to fundraise for our PawzUp Animal Center, one of the most complete, efficient, and innovative animal centers in Eastern Europe which will contain a sanctuary for dogs; a sanctuary for cats; a sanctuary for horses and donkeys; a charitable veterinary clinic; and adoption center; and lots of playing grounds.https://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/waterproofpanel.png

PawzUp Brick (25.00 EUR)

Send this e-card: "Your Gift is a PAWZUP BRICK to help build strong, durable walls for ROLDA's PawzUp Animal Center to house and protect our animals."
Just an example

Send this e-card: "Your Gift is a PAWZUP BRICK to help build strong, durable walls for ROLDA's PawzUp Animal Center to house and protect our animals."

Just an example: It is estimated that nearly 3 million dogs are homeless in Romania, and over 19,000 in the region of Galati alone. ROLDA's shelters can only house just over 650 dogs comfortably, and most of our complex consists of outdoor paddocks where our dogs sleep with beds, straw, blankets, and some even with heat lamps. We are a small charity that has recently started to grow and become recognized globally, but when we first initiated ROLDA we had very little funding and we did the best with what we had. Now, with our new project, we want to do things properly from the start! And that means 4 walls around the entire PawzUp Animal Center!

On behalf of all the dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, and other animals we've rescued, and on behalf of those animals who remain homeless and continue to endure abuse, our entire ROLDA Team says THANK YOU:
"As soon as the PawzUp Animal Center opens, over 2,000 animals will receive help every day until they move out to their forever home to be with their new family. Together, we are helping Romanian citizens to get directly involved in solving the stray overpopulation problem in responsible, efficient, and humane manner. Today, thousands of beautiful, healthy, and sociable dogs are currently living in overcrowded public shelters, and are waiting for a chance to be adopted by a Romanian family, before it's too late.

About PawzUp for Life
ROLDA's PawzUp for Life shopping area is an innovative way to fundraise for our PawzUp Animal Center, one of the most complete, efficient, and innovative animal centers in Eastern Europe which will contain a sanctuary for dogs; a sanctuary for cats; a sanctuary for horses and donkeys; a charitable veterinary clinic; and adoption center; and lots of playing grounds.https://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/pawzupbrick.png

Bag of Cement (20.00 EUR)

Send this e-card: "Your Gift is a BAG OF CEMENT to help build the base for ROLDA's PawzUp Animal Center so that all the animals living there will have quality hygienic conditions."
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Send this e-card: "Your Gift is a BAG OF CEMENT to help build the base for ROLDA's PawzUp Animal Center so that all the animals living there will have quality hygienic conditions."

Dionis' Story: We rescued Dionis when he was approximately 3 years old. He was skinny, scared, and alone. Luckily, our medical team and rehabilitation team helped Dionis make a full recovery and he lived happily at our ROLDA shelters for 7 years. It took us a very, very long time to find him a forever home, and when we finally did (after 7 years) he died of a sudden heart attack before he could meet his new family. We don't know what caused the heart attack, but the health and safety of our dogs (and other animals) we rescue is our number one priority. Our paddocks are built from high-quality cement, the same we plan to use for our PawzUp Center. Dionis lived 7 happy years with us, and he never suffered any major illnesses during his stay, but sadly, he still passed away. Quality hygiene is important, that's why a simple bag of cement will go a long, long way to help keep our animals healthy.

On behalf of all the dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, and other animals we've rescued, and on behalf of those animals who remain homeless and continue to endure abuse, our entire ROLDA Team says THANK YOU:
"As soon as the PawzUp Animal Center opens, over 2,000 animals will receive help every day until they move out to their forever home to be with their new family. Together, we are helping Romanian citizens to get directly involved in solving the stray overpopulation problem in responsible, efficient, and humane manner. Today, thousands of beautiful, healthy, and sociable dogs are currently living in overcrowded public shelters, and are waiting for a chance to be adopted by a Romanian family, before it's too late.

About PawzUp for Life
ROLDA's PawzUp for Life shopping area is an innovative way to fundraise for our PawzUp Animal Center, one of the most complete, efficient, and innovative animal centers in Eastern Europe which will contain a sanctuary for dogs; a sanctuary for cats; a sanctuary for horses and donkeys; a charitable veterinary clinic; and adoption center; and lots of playing grounds.https://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cementbag.png

SPONSOR A PET WITH A LOW-INCOME FAMILY (75 EUR)

Why sponsor a pet with a low-income family in Romania?
Galati is one of the poorest regions in Romania. The average monthly income is 200 EUR a month. That extremely insuffi...

Why sponsor a pet with a low-income family in Romania?
Galati is one of the poorest regions in Romania. The average monthly income is 200 EUR a month. That extremely insufficient to maintain even just one person. So why would these people, knowing they have no money to support a pet even own one? Because some people love animals. And some people's hearts break when they see a dog or cat all skinny and digging through trash looking for something to eat.

So what do they do? They welcome them into their home and share with them what little they have. We have a village near our ROLDA shelters in Galati where you can witness these bondings, not only with dogs and cats, but with horses and donkeys, and sometimes even chickens.
These people don't have much to give their pets, but they have a big heart and their pets appreciate that.

All we are asking from you is to help them with a little bit more.
You can sponsor a low-income family's pet and download your virtual gift card immediately! Please contact rolda@rolda.org in case you need assistance.https://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LOW-INCOME-FAMILY-IN-ROMANIA1.pnghttps://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/LOW-INCOME-FAMILY-IN-ROMANIA-1.pnghttps://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/poza-4.png

SPONSOR A FLIGHT FREEDOM TICKET (100 EUR)

What is a Flight to Freedom ticket? Many ROLDA dogs get adopted in countries outside of Romania, especially in other parts of Europe. Usually, to transport dogs to countries like Swed...

What is a Flight to Freedom ticket? Many ROLDA dogs get adopted in countries outside of Romania, especially in other parts of Europe. Usually, to transport dogs to countries like Sweden, etc. we use air transport instead of ground transport because it's less travel time, and therefore, less stressful for the dogs. ROLDA thankfully has amazing volunteers that fly to pick up those dogs that have been adopted and accompany them to their destination. The crates are attached to the volunteer's flight ticket as luggage, and each luggage (crate) is approximately 100 euros (sometimes 200) depending on the transport company.

Why sponsor a Flight to Freedom Ticket for a ROLDA dog? By sponsoring a Flight to Freedom ticket you are helping an adopted dog reach his or her new home to meet their new family. That's something many street dogs will never get a chance to experience. Will you help an adopted dog reach his new forever home?

You can sponsor a Flight to Freedom ticket for a ROLDA adopted dog and download your virtual gift card immediately! Contact us to rolda@rolda.org in case you need assistance.

SPONSOR FOR A VACCINE (5 EUR)

Why sponsor to have a ROLDA dog vaccinated?
In Galati, Romania, there are an estimated 20,000 stray dogs roaming the streets. Sadly, ROLDA can only house 650 dogs in its shelters at ...

Why sponsor to have a ROLDA dog vaccinated?
In Galati, Romania, there are an estimated 20,000 stray dogs roaming the streets. Sadly, ROLDA can only house 650 dogs in its shelters at one time. That means around 19,350 dogs remain homeless and struggling to survive.
Tragically, many die from starvation, accidents, and diseases. But at ROLDA we believe these dogs still deserve our attention and compassion. That is why vaccinating a street dog can prevent him or her from dying of an illness that can be prevented from a vaccine that costs on 5 euros!
You can make that happen!

You can sponsor 1 vaccine for 1 ROLDA dog and download your virtual gift card immediately! Contact us at rolda@rolda.org in case you need assistance.

SPONSOR A TREES PACK (9 EUR)

Why sponsor a ROLDA tree?
After the rough winter we had here in Galati in 2014, we decided to plant a natural barrier around our shelters using trees (specifically Paulownia trees) t...

Why sponsor a ROLDA tree?
After the rough winter we had here in Galati in 2014, we decided to plant a natural barrier around our shelters using trees (specifically Paulownia trees) to help protect the premises and our dogs from the cold winter winds and snow storms.
Named the “bio tree”, the hybrid specie of Paulownia that we selected has the following advantages:
Grows fast and has large leaves which means more shadows spaces for our dogs during summer
Improves the air quality
Reduces noise
High ecological value

Paulownia trees are considered the “best oxygen plant”. Their leaves are also good for large animals (like Ben, our donkey) to feed on and also soil nutrition.

You can sponsor a ROLDA tree and download your virtual gift card immediately! Contact us at rolda@rolda.org in case you need assistance.

SPONSOR A DOG (200 EUR)

Why sponsor a ROLDA dog?
By sponsoring a beautiful rescue dog from our shelters in Galati, Romania, you are showing support to homeless and abandoned animals in desperate need of hel...

Why sponsor a ROLDA dog?
By sponsoring a beautiful rescue dog from our shelters in Galati, Romania, you are showing support to homeless and abandoned animals in desperate need of help! Galati is one of the poorest regions in Romania where an estimated 20,000 strays dogs roam the streets. Our ROLDA shelters can only accommodate 650 dogs at a time, so every time one of our dogs gets adopted, you're also giving an opportunity for a new dog to be welcomed into our shelters.

You can sponsor a ROLDA dog and download your virtual gift card as well as dog photo immediately! Contact us at rolda@rolda.org in case you need assistance.https://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sponsor-a-Rolda-dog1.pnghttps://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Sponsor-a-Rolda-dog.pnghttps://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/poza-4.png

SPONSOR FOR RUNNING SPACES (300 EUR)

Why sponsor for running spaces at ROLDA?
The majority of the dogs we rescue have experienced many traumatic moments that, sadly, have severely affected their mental health. With reha...

Why sponsor for running spaces at ROLDA?
The majority of the dogs we rescue have experienced many traumatic moments that, sadly, have severely affected their mental health. With rehabilitation, some dogs make a full recovery, and others are haunted by those experiences for the rest of their lives.
But that does not mean that they have to live in fear or depressed, spending all day in their kennel while waiting to be adopted. Believe it or not, even those dogs that have been through unimaginable horrors have their days when all they want to do is run or play fetch!
It's such a joy to watch! That is why running spaces are important. Some days we all need to be able to forget the harm others have caused us.

You can sponsor dogs' running spaces at ROLDA and download your virtual gift card immediately! Contact us at rolda@rolda.org if you need assistance.https://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/running-spaces1.pnghttps://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/running-spaces.pnghttps://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/poza-4.png

SPONSOR FOR A PLACE OF RECOVERY (250 EUR)

Why sponsor a place where a ROLDA can recover from an injury or surgery?
In Galati, Romania, there are an estimated 20,000 stray dogs roaming the streets. Sadly, ROLDA can only house...

Why sponsor a place where a ROLDA can recover from an injury or surgery?
In Galati, Romania, there are an estimated 20,000 stray dogs roaming the streets. Sadly, ROLDA can only house 650 dogs in its shelters at one time. That means around 19,350 dogs remain homeless and struggling to survive.
The life of a homeless dog is a tragic one. It's even more devastating when a dog is abandoned because he or she was once accustomed to having a home and a family, so when they're dumped on the street, alone and without guidance, their world begins to fall apart.
He runs disoriented between speeding cars, often being struck and injured or killed. He is attacked by packs of wild dogs already accustomed to street life, and they're even abused by vicious people. He is simply lost, alone, and scared. Hiding from everyone and everything. If lucky to be rescued, these dogs need a long period of rehabilitation to start trusting people again and to stop being afraid. The gift of a place of recovery is the only real chance that a homeless or abandoned dog has for a safer, better life.

You can sponsor a place of recovery for a ROLDA dog and download your virtual gift card immediately! Contact us at rolda@rolda.org if you need assistance.https://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/place-of-recovery1.pnghttps://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/place-of-recovery.pnghttps://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/poza-4.png

SPONSOR OUR WILD HABITAT (30 EUR)

What is ROLDA's Wild Habitat?
ROLDA's wild habitat is a natural enclosed environmental structure that will give dogs free space to do run and do all kinds of activities.
W...

What is ROLDA's Wild Habitat?
ROLDA's wild habitat is a natural enclosed environmental structure that will give dogs free space to do run and do all kinds of activities.

Why sponsor our WILD HABITAT project?
Sadly, not every dog we rescue gets adopted, despite our best efforts to find them a forever home. Therefore, they remain with us at ROLDA for the rest of their lives, and we believe that they need and deserve this free, natural space to pend their twilight years surrounded by nature and friends.

Will you support The Wild Habitat project?
You can sponsor ROLDA's WILD HABITAT project and download your virtual gift card immediately! Contact us at rolda@rolda.org if you need assistance.https://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/wild-habitat1.pnghttps://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/wild-habitat.pnghttps://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/poza-4.png

SPONSOR THEM ALL (25 EUR)

Why Sponsor Them All?
How can you sponsor all 650 ROLDA dogs with 25 euros? Well, one person can't, but if we all gave 25 e...

Why Sponsor Them All?
How can you sponsor all 650 ROLDA dogs with 25 euros? Well, one person can't, but if we all gave 25 euros we definitely can!!! So why wait for others to get the ball rolling? Become a sponsor today so you can say, "I helped SPONSOR THEM ALL!"

Now, you can sponsor THEM ALL and download your virtual gift card immediately! Contact us at rolda@rolda.org if you need assistance.https://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sponsor-them-all1.pnghttps://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sponsor-them-all.pnghttps://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/poza-4.png

SPONSOR A WINTER GIFT (15 EUR)

Why sponsor a winter gift for a ROLDA dog?
A furry coat for a furry friend? It sounds funny, right? But believe it or not, some dogs do need extra protection from the cold during win...

Why sponsor a winter gift for a ROLDA dog?
A furry coat for a furry friend? It sounds funny, right? But believe it or not, some dogs do need extra protection from the cold during winter time. Obviously we do not condone any animal fur products or animal tested products, so any winter gifts you wish to sponsor like a winter coat, sweater, booties, etc. will all be cruelty-free!
Sometimes we see animals and say, "Oh, they have fur, they can withstand the cold." But that's not always true. Mother Nature can be very harsh when she wants to be and sometimes no one escapes her wrath!

You can keep a dog warm this winter for only 15 euros!!! Sponsor a winter gift today!
You can sponsor a winter gift for a ROLDA dog and download your virtual card immediately! Contact us at rolda@rolda.org if you need assistance.https://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/winter-gift1.pnghttps://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/winter-gift.pnghttps://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/poza-4.png

SPONSOR A BOWL OF FOOD (10 EUR)

Why sponsor a bowl of food for a stray dog in Romania?
In Galati, Romania, there are an estimated 20,000 stray dogs roaming the streets. Sadly, ROLDA can only house 650 dogs in its s...

Why sponsor a bowl of food for a stray dog in Romania?
In Galati, Romania, there are an estimated 20,000 stray dogs roaming the streets. Sadly, ROLDA can only house 650 dogs in its shelters at one time. That means around 19,350 dogs remain homeless and struggling to survive.
Tragically, one of the leading causes of death among their population is starvation. But at ROLDA we believe these dogs still deserve our attention and compassion. That is why putting out a bowl of food for a lonely street dog a can do more than prevent him or her from dying, it can bring happiness, hope, and the feeling of love.

You can make that happen for only 10 euros!!!
You can sponsor a bowl of food for a stray dog in Romania and download your virtual gift card immediately! Contact us at rolda@rolda.org for assistance.https://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/a-bowl-of-food1.pnghttps://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/a-bowl-of-food.pnghttps://rolda.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/poza-4.png

SPONSOR A VISIT TO THE VET (50 EUR)

Why sponsor for a ROLDA dog to visit a vet?
While living on the streets, stray dogs are exposed to many harmful elements including malnutrition, diseases, injuries, and disabilities....

Why sponsor for a ROLDA dog to visit a vet?
While living on the streets, stray dogs are exposed to many harmful elements including malnutrition, diseases, injuries, and disabilities. The majority of the dogs we rescue have never been dewormed and are infested with fleas and ticks. Many dogs also are infected with heartworm disease, which is often fatal if detected late, and in the case of a stray dog that is usually the end result.

By sponsoring a ROLDA dog to visit a veterinarian, you are helping a rescue dog get the proper medical attention they need and deserve. The 50 EUR covers the basic expenses, but in severe cases where surgery is needed, we will need to raise money for that occasion.

All we are asking is for you to sponsor a ROLDA dog so he or she can visit a vet today!
Will you help?

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Why sponsor for a ROLDA dog to visit a vet?
While living on the streets, stray dogs are exposed to many harmful elements including malnutrition, diseases, injuries, and disabilities. The majority of the dogs we rescue have never been dewormed and are infested with fleas and ticks. Many dogs also are infected with heartworm disease, which is often fatal if detected late, and in the case of a stray dog that is usually the end result.
By sponsoring a ROLDA dog to visit a veterinarian, you are helping a rescue dog get the proper medical attention they need and deserve. The 50 EUR covers the basic expenses, but in severe cases where surgery is needed, we will need to raise money for that occasion.
All we are asking is for you to sponsor a ROLDA dog so he or she can visit a vet today!
Will you help?
Follow these steps to sponsor a ROLDA dog to visit a veterinarian by PayPal, Amazon or Credit Card and download your virtual certificate immediately! Or you can always contact us at rolda@rolda.org

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ROLDA is an international charity operating in Romania to humanely, efficiently and responsibly solve the stray population, estimated to be 2.5 million animals. Our keys focuses are rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming, spray/neuter, social programs and education.

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This statement explains the terms and conditions which apply to the https://rolda.org and all its sub domains (“site”) operated by Romanian League in Defense of Animals, Inc, ROLDA USA or “ROLDA” (EIN 32-0176929) and to its affiliates: Fundatia ROLDA in Romania, ROLDA Gatehunder fra Romania in Norway, Association ROLDA Suisse in Switzerland, Association ROLDA Sverige in Sweden, ROLDA, Inc in Australia, Save Romanian Strays – ROLDA Germany e.V in Germany, ROLDA UK in England and Wales, as part of the ROLDA project.

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Address: PO Box 4674, Crofton MD 21114 – USA

Registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in California state

Email rolda@rolda.org

Phone 410-353-5505 (US) or 004 0748903612 (Romania)

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You must not place offending content, or permit other to place offending content, on the Site or any other website on which ROLDA or its related bodies corporate may choose to display content at their sole and absolute discretion (https://rolda.org all its sub domains referred as “site”). ROLDA reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against any person who, in ROLDA’s reasonable discretion, breaches the requirements of this clause by placing offending content on the Site. ROLDA may, without limitation, remove offending content from the Site.

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(c) exploits people in a sexual or violent manner;

(d) contains nudity, violence, or offensive subject matter or contains a link to an adult website;

(e) solicits personal information from anyone under 18;

(f) publicly posts information that poses or creates a privacy or security risk to any person;

(g) constitutes or promotes information that is known to be false or misleading or promotes illegal activities or conduct that is abusive, threatening, obscene, defamatory or libellous;

(h) constitutes or promotes an illegal or unauthorised copy of another person’s copyrighted work, such as providing pirated computer programs or links to them, providing information to circumvent manufacturer-installed copy-protect devices, or providing pirated music or links to pirated music files;

(j) contains restricted or password only access pages or hidden pages or images (those not linked to or from another accessible page);

(k) furthers or promotes any criminal activity or enterprise or provides instructional information about illegal activities including, but not limited to making or buying weapons, violating someone’s privacy, or providing or creating computer viruses or other harmful code;

(l) solicits passwords or personal identifying information for commercial or unlawful purposes from other people;

(m) includes a photograph or video of any person without that person’s consent;

(n) violates the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyrights, trademark rights, contract rights or any other rights of any other person; or

(o) promotes propaganda and/or symbols of organisations which are unconstitutional or illegal in the United States.

We appreciate your help in keeping the Site a safe and enjoyable experience for all users. Please contact us if you have seen any content that you think breaches these Terms and Conditions at the address listed below rolda@rolda.org

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In the event that a donation is made to ROLDA via https://rolda.org as a result of fraud or misuse or in the event of accidental duplicate transactions, ROLDA will refund the donation amount electronically back to the same card that was used to make the original transaction, provided the request is made within 14 days of the transaction. If you become aware that your card has been used fraudulently, please contact your card provider. To enquire about a refund, please contact us at rolda@rolda.org

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